Go Back
a bowl of creamy broccoli and cheese soup with homemade croutons and cream

Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetiser, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large potato peeled & chopped
  • 1 head broccoli finely chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 2-3 tbsp cream plus extra to serve
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese see notes
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the Croutons

  • 2 slices white bread see notes
  • 2 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan and add potatoes, broccoli, onion and garlic. Cook until onions are tender.
  • Add stock and bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook, stirring occasionally for 45 mins to an hour or until potatoes are fully cooked.
  • Blitz with a stick blender until smooth and stir through cream and grated cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, for the croutons, chop bread into small cubes and drizzle with oil. Season with onion powder, salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Bake or air fry at 200℃ for 5-8 mins or until golden.
  • Serve soup with croutons and extra cream if desired.

Notes

  1. This recipe is a great way to use up any day old bread you have laying around!
  2. You can easily substitute the cheddar for a different cheese if you like...grated mozzarella works great too! Just as long as it's a cheese that melts easily.
Keyword Budget Meal, Comfort Food, Light Meals, Weeknight Meal, Winter Warmer